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Home » Quinoa Recipes » Jeweled Turmeric Quinoa Salad

Jeweled Turmeric Quinoa Salad

Published: Dec 20, 2017 by Wendy Polisi Modified: Nov 19, 2021 · 501 words. · About 3 minutes to read this article. This post may contain affiliate links. All opinions are my own.

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If you like flavor-packed recipes that will leave you feeling great, you will fall in love with this Jeweled Turmeric Quinoa Salad. Savory quinoa is perfectly balanced with dried apricots, cranberries, and raisins. Add in crunchy pistachios, and brighten it up with a squeeze of lemon juice for a dish that never fails to satisfy. I have lost count of how many times I have made this recipe, and I think you will agree that it is a keeper.

Close up overhead shot of Jeweled Quinoa Salad

I never put recipes that I don't like on the website, but some of them hold a special place in my heart.

This Jeweled Quinoa Salad is one of them.

Photo of Jeweled Quinoa Salad in a White Bowl

I created this recipe almost seven years ago, and it is still one of my favorites. I have lost track of how many times I've made it, but every time I do I wonder why I don't make it more often.

I love everything about it - the colors, the texture, and the taste. I would argue that it is pretty enough for your holiday table!

Side shot of Jeweled Quinoa Salad in a white bowl on a turquoise napkin

It makes a fabulous side dish, but also works well as a vegan main course. I've been known to eat it for breakfast on more than one occasion.  (But I am weird like that.  I routinely eat a green salad for breakfast.)

Don't you love how turmeric colors quinoa?

I try to use turmeric in my cooking as often as I can. Not only does it give dishes fabulous color, but it is such a nutritional powerhouse, helping to ease pain and inflammation.  (I take a turmeric supplement daily as well.)

The combination of turmeric, quinoa, and pistachios turns this vegan quinoa salad into a meal that will keep you fueled without weighing you down. I don't know about you, but I need all the help I can get this time of year.

Horizontal image of Jeweled Quinoa Salad

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5 from 3 votes

Jeweled Quinoa Salad

This healthy and delicious quinoa salad is perfect for breakfast or lunch. It also makes a great side dish for a more hearty meal. I have to say that this is one of my favorite vegan quinoa salad recipes!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time34 mins
Total Time44 mins
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Healthy
Servings: 6
Calories: 213kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 green onions chopped (white and green parts, divided)
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 cup quinoa rinsed
  • 3 teaspoon garlic minced
  • 1 ¼ cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dried apricots
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons dried raisins
  • ⅓ cup pistachios chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a saucepan. Add the white part of the green onions, turmeric, and quinoa and sauté for 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  • Add vegetable broth, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer and reduce to low. Cover and cook 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat. Fold in fruits and cover. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in pistachios, green onion tops, and lemon juice. May be served warm, at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 350mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 390IU | Vitamin C: 3.5mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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About Wendy Polisi

Hi, I’m Wendy! I’m a cook, author, blogger, natural health enthusiast…and most importantly a mom. My boys are 10 & 11 and my late life princess is 3. Firm believers in lifestyle design, our family has been location independent since 2008. Join me to read about our adventures in the kitchen…and out!

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  1. Tara Pittman

    December 21, 2017 at 2:28 am

    This looks tasty and so healthy. I need to try this recipe.

    Reply
  2. Yonca

    December 21, 2017 at 8:13 am

    This colorful Quinoa Salad looks delicious! Easy to make. I’ll try it for sure.

    Reply
  3. sonjoo

    December 21, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    5 stars
    This quinoa salad looks so delicious! It’s perfect for vegan dinner date for us! I love how it has tumeric and has little spice to it.

    Reply
  4. Hannah Marie

    December 21, 2017 at 5:38 pm

    I remember when we ate in a restaurant and the only rice they offer is with turmeric. We are hesitant at first but it was so delicious. I believe this is delicious too. I like the color of this.

    Reply
  5. Alicia Taylor

    December 21, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! I think "jeweled" is a great name for it. It does look like a dish fit for royalty and the name befits the colors.

    Reply
  6. Marissa Zurfluh

    December 21, 2017 at 8:38 pm

    5 stars
    I will have to give this a try! I'm newer to using quinoa but this looks amazing. I love the colors of it too!

    Reply
  7. Jenny

    December 21, 2017 at 8:43 pm

    I've been wanting to make some quinoa for a while but didn't really know what to do with it. This looks so yummy and doesn't seem complicated at all.

    Reply
  8. Stephanie Pass

    December 22, 2017 at 4:12 am

    This looks so beautiful I can see why it's called jeweledl! I love the color and quinoa is so yummy!

    Reply
  9. Athena

    December 22, 2017 at 4:25 pm

    Looks delicious! An alternative to salads our family normally has. I love the amount of color in this dish.

    Reply
  10. Michelle Snow

    December 23, 2017 at 7:55 am

    Will have to try this - I like all the ingredients and I love you add in tumeric.

    Reply
  11. Oyinkan

    December 25, 2017 at 11:55 pm

    5 stars
    I love quinoa. It's a great replacement for rice!

    Reply

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